SYLLABUS

Introduction to Modern Geometry (Math 426)
Spring 2004, Penn State

Lecture
T TH 9:45-11:00 Sackett 118
Instructor
Professor Mohammad Ghomi

Course Description
Introduction to the study of curves and surfaces in Euclidean 3-space.

Prerequisites
Real analysis (integrals, derivatives, stokes theorem), and basic topology (compactness).

Textbooks
Riemannian Geometry, by Manfredo P. do Carmo, second edition, and A Comprehensive Introduction to Differential Geometry, Volume 1 by Michael Spivak, third edition.

Grading
The grade is based mainly on weekly homework assignment, a midterm, and a final exam.